IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr.No.122 CRM-M-43368-2026 Decided on : 07.08.2026 Raman Garg ...... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others ...... Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL *** Present : Mr. V.P.Singh Rathore, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab. *** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J. (ORAL) Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 528 of the , is for issuance of appropriate directions to respondent(s)-authorities to conduct a fair and expeditious investigation in a criminal case i.e. FIR No.197 dated 15.08.2025, registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 IPC, at Police Station Mandi Gobindgarh, District Fatehgarh Sahib. 2. At the outset, learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that earlier an untraced report had been filed but the Court of the Area Magistrate has ordered further investigation and accordingly, further investigation is going on. MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh CRM-M-43368-2026 -2- 3. That being so, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he may be permitted to withdraw the present petition at this stage with liberty to file a fresh petition or to move an application for revival of this petition in case the investigation does not proceed. 4. In view of the statement given by learned counsel for the petitioner, the present petition is dismissed as having been withdrawn with the aforesaid liberty. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 07.08.2026 (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) mamta JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 134 CRM-M-43528-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011298782026) VIKAS SHARMA VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR Present:- Mr. Bhavyadeep Walia, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia submits that the present case is a classic case of abuse of the process of law by the prosecution and the complainant, and unending harassment of the petitioner. Learned counsel submits that despite availing repeated opportunities for leading evidence starting from 16.11.2017 to 09.03.2026 wherein the evidence of the prosecution was closed by order, the same has yet not been concluded. He further submits that an application under Section 311 Cr.P.C. was moved which was allowed on 10.03.2026 and one opportunity was granted to the prosecution to conclude its evidence but even thereafter repeated opportunities are being granted. Notice of motion for 21.09.2026. In the meantime, further proceedings before the trial Court shall remain stayed. To be listed in the urgents. 07.08.2026 (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) mamta JUDGE MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 129 CRM-M-43404-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011288742026) CHANDRESH SAINI & OTHERS VS STATE OF HARYANA & ANOTHER Present:- Mr. Rajvir Singh Malik and Mr. Ritesh Malik, Advocates for the petitioners. ***** Heard. Notice of motion for 17.09.2026. 07.08.2026 (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) mamta JUDGE MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 128 CRM-M-43356-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011248642026) SURJIT KAUR AND ANOTHER VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER Present:- Ms. Simrandeep Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Gagandeep Singh Virk, Advocate for the petitioners. ***** Learned counsel for the petitioners is stated to be in some personal difficulty as a result of which, a request for adjournment has been made. Adjourned to 15.09.2026. 07.08.2026 (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) mamta JUDGE MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 127 CRM-M-43340-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011287612026) SARWAN SINGH AND OTHERS VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ! ! "#! !$ !%&' (( (()* (+ (+ (+(,- ! )! . / 0 . 1 .1 2 . 3.. 0$ !0! ))* ,4 - 03 ! 5 !6 ' 12 70 0.!! (! 70 ' 0.!! !. 3!8 .! ! ! 03 8(+* In the meantime, the parties are directed to appear before the trial Court/Area Magistrate for recording of their statements with regard to the compromise/settlement on 13.08.2026 or on any other date convenient to the Court. The trial Court/Area Magistrate is directed to submit a report on MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh CRM-M-43340-2026 -2- or before the next date of hearing containing the following information:- 1. The number of persons arrayed as accused. 2. Whether any accused is/are proclaimed offender/s or proclaimed person/s. 3. Whether the compromise is genuine, voluntary and without any coercion or undue influence. 4. Whether the accused persons are involved in any other FIR/criminal case. 5. The trial Court is also directed to record the statement of the Investigating Officer with regard to the number of victims/complainants and the accused in the present case. Respondent No.1-State of Punjab shall also file a status report/reply on or before the next date of hearing. Specific reply with regard to points No.1, 2 and 4, mentioned above, be also given in the said status report/reply. The issue as to whether an FIR in which one of the offences alleged to have been committed under Section 307 IPC (Section 109 of the - 0$ 0! ..0 !40!6 MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 126 CRM-M-27970-2026 (O&M) (CNR No: PHHC010805912026) MAHENDER AND ORS VS STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS 9. 3 :.;. ! .2/ ! (" 7: 3. ,; <6- < ! *) . 7 (#* & To be listed in the urgents. MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 133 CRM-M-43471-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011284772026) VINAY SONI @ KULBHUSHAN SONI VS STATE OF PUNJAB :7 ! 8 .!!7 0.. ... ! ..0 7 (*+* MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 132 CRM-M-43470-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011287102026) NAVDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR : ! / !!()+* MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 136 CM-9136-C and CM-9137-C of 2026 in RSA-1396-2014 BHAGWAN SINGH AND ANR VS JAGTAR SINGH '9 !7 9 !. .. !. 0 . = !+* MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 135 CRM-M-43532-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011258392026) JASKARAN SINGH VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR 9 2.. % . ' ! 8 .! 0.. 0 .. . 0!3 %&'3 .0!&; 6 3.. 3!! 3 .6 6 ! 0$ .! )+&6 !!+* Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent No.1-State. Notice be issued to respondent No.2 for the date fixed. In the meanwhile, further proceedings before the trial Court shall remain stayed. To be listed in the urgents. MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 130 CRM-M-43422-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011253202026) :7. !: 9 ! 1 %. MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh 131 (four cases) CRM-M-43437-2026 (CNR No: PHHC011279152026) ANURAG PRAKASH VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CRM-M-43526-2026 JAGTAR SINGH VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CRM-M-43574-2026 NAVEEN THAKUR VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CRM-M-43627-2026 KUNAL MAHAJAN VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER 2 6 3 73 ! ' 12 70 / ! ! ! 70 !. !! 4. 3 .. %&' 0 ;..4! ..0 7 ++* ! 0 . !. ! 00 MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.08.10 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh